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Feds Invest $46M in 21 Edmonton Multi-Res Projects

Alberta & Prairies + Apartments | March 5, 2025

The federal government is investing $46 million to build and renew 1,431 homes across 21 multi-residential housing projects in Edmonton. Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault announced the funding on behalf of Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith at Central Village, a 42-unit apartment building owned by Civida. The property received $24,000 through the Canada Greener Affordable Housing …

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Wrecking Ball Hits Calgary’s Beloved Foothills Baseball Stadium

Alberta & Prairies + Hospitality | March 4, 2025

Calgary’s Foothills Stadium is being demolished as part of the city’s redevelopment plans for Foothills Athletic Park, a multi-purpose sports facility. The beloved baseball venue housed the Calgary Cannons triple-A club, which competed in the Pacific League and, later, less prominent semi-pro and amateur teams that struggled to exist. For Russ Parker, the former owner …

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Trump Postpones Tariffs on Canada Again

Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Canadian imports again. On Thursday, he delayed imposing 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico until April 2, marking another shift in trade policy that has left investors and allies uncertain about future actions. But the latest reprieve will not make a difference to Canadian …

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Canadian Automakers Get One-Month Tariff Reprieve

Canada + Cross Border News + Industrial | March 5, 2025

Canadian automakers received a temporary reprieve Wednesday from U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on vehicle imports. A White House official said the U.S. government has delayed their implementation by one month. Automakers and parts manufacturers had warned that the tariffs would force Canadian vehicle and parts plants to shut down within a week of …

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Trump Postpones Tariffs on Canada Again

Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Canadian imports again. On Thursday, he delayed imposing 25% tariffs on most imports from Canada and Mexico until April 2, marking another shift in trade policy that has left investors and allies uncertain about future actions. But the latest reprieve will not make a difference to Canadian …

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Brookfield Asset Management to Buy National Grid’s U.S. Onshore Biz for US $1.7B

Cross Border News + Industrial | March 5, 2025

Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire National Grid Renewables, the U.S. onshore renewables division of U.K.-based National Grid Plc, for US$1.7 billion. The deal expands Brookfield’s renewable-energy portfolio and reflects investor confidence in the rising demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence and data centres. “This transaction is another important step in delivering National …

Latest Maritimes Stories

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Captiva Verde Partnering with Mi’kmaq on 55-Acre Mixed-Use Project Near Moncton

Maritimes + Finance | March 1, 2025

Captiva Verde Wellness Corp. has acquired a 49% stake in Matnaggewinu Development Corporation (MDC), a Mi’kmaq-led entity, to advance a major mixed-use project in the Moncton, N.B., area and other Indigenous economic development. The 55-acre mixed-use development site is approximately six kilometres west of Moncton, near the Trans-Canada Highway. Plans for the site include hotels, …

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Feeds ‘n Needs Opens New Pet Food Store in Hammonds Plains

Maritimes + Retail | February 25, 2025

Feeds ‘n Needs has expanded its presence in the Maritimes with a new store in the Halifax suburb of Hammonds Plains, N.S. The store, located at Unit 201, 2071 Hammonds Plains Road, is one of the company’s largest retail spaces, offering an extensive selection of pet supplies, livestock feed, wild bird food, and gardening products. …

Latest Ontario Stories

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Starlight Acquires 11 Cambridge MF Low-Rise Properties

Ontario + Apartments | March 6, 2025

Starlight Investments has acquired 11 multi-family rental properties in Cambridge, Ont., adding 391 suites to its portfolio. Cambridge is part of the Greater Toronto Area. The low-rise buildings, located along Champlain Boulevard, Christopher Drive and Dudhope Avenue, offer one-, two- and three-bedroom suites. The properties provide easy access to schools, retail, and transit, including Highway …

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Bluesphere Plans Dozens of Energy Storage Facilities in Toronto

Alberta & Prairies + Cross Border News + Ontario | March 5, 2025

Bluesphere Ventures is set to develop dozens of five-megawatt (MW) energy-storage projects across Toronto as part of a broader plan to deploy 200 MW of battery-storage capacity in Canada, Sustainable Biz Canada reported. The initiative aims to support electricity reliability as more solar power integrates into the grid. The New York City-based company is pursuing …

Latest Pacific Canada Stories

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Greater Vancouver Apartment, Townhouse Sales Plummet

Pacific Canada + Apartments | March 6, 2025

Greater Vancouver apartment and townhouse sales declined sharply in February, contributing to an overall slowdown in the region’s residential real estate market. The Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) reported 976 apartment sales for the month, a 10.6% drop from February 2024, while townhouse sales fell 10.9% to 359. The benchmark prices for apartments and townhouses declined …

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Two Towers Planned for VGH Expansion

Pacific Canada + Healthcare | March 5, 2025

The City of Vancouver has received a development application for two towers as part of a phased expansion of the Vancouver General Hospital campus. The proposed development site is located at 900-990 W. 12th Avenue. The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, which owns the property, is seeking to develop two mixed-use buildings with institutional space …

Latest Quebec Stories

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VIA Rail Launches RFQ for Dorval Hub Co-Development Partner

Quebec + Industrial | March 6, 2025

VIA Rail has launched a request for qualifications (RFQ) to find a co-development partner for its Dorval hub project in suburban Montreal. The initiative is part of VIA Rail’s VIAction 2030 strategic plan, which aims to enhance integrated mobility. The project seeks to modernize Dorval station while improving connectivity between VIA Rail and public- transit …

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Montreal Biomedical Hub’s First Phase Nearing Completion

Quebec + Industrial | March 5, 2025

The first phase of Inspire Bio Innovations’ downtown Montreal biomedical hub is set for completion this summer, The Globe and Mail reported. The first phase’s completion will mark a major milestone in the redevelopment of the former Montreal Chest Institute site. The second phase, an eight-storey addition, is expected to be finished in 2026, according …